Ongoing
Tuesdays
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Join us every Tuesday at The Bull for Sip N' Swing. We cannot wait to dance with you.
Jazz Jam: For those who are musically inclined, please join us for the Pre-Sip Jazz Jam starting at 6 pm.
No partner or experience needed.
Relax, have a drink, and dip your toes into swing dancing. We welcome beginners and experienced dancers, come share some time with friends.
While this event is free, please support the Bull who is generously hosting and providing a welcoming space for dancing.
Connect with Us:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/gainesvillelindyscoop/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gainesville.swingdancing/
GroupMe:
https://groupme.com/join_group/94661829/xshrLqwd
The Bull, 18 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][email][events]
Thursdays
Ongoing Thursdays, 7:30-10:30 pm. Gainesville Swing Dancing is proud to announce that we have secured a downtown Gainesville venue for our events.
Starting September 21st, every Thursday evening from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM, you can find us at the Rosa B Williams Center. We'll kick off the night with a one-hour beginner lesson, followed by two hours of social dancing in a beautiful, air-conditioned hardwood dance hall.
We cannot wait to hit the dance floor with all of you and look forward to seeing you at our new venue on September 21st.
Keep an eye out for our upcoming flyer and Facebook/Instagram event post – more details coming soon. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [events]
2023
March 2023
Wednesday 1 March 2023
Wed 1 Mar 2023, 7:30-10:30 pm. 7:30 pm Lesson
8:30 pm Social Dancing
Join us for Fall Wednesday Night Swing Dances hosted by Florida Swing Dancing Club! There will be a beginner lesson followed by a social dance in the Reitz Union Lower Level Dance Studio. This event is free and open to both students and non-students.
Cannot wait to see you there. UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][events]
Friday 3 March 2023
Fri 3 Mar to Sun 5 Mar 2023, 6:30-10:30 pm. Come to the swamp for one of the biggest Lindy Hop events in Florida! Sweet Swingouts is back for a full weekend workshop of dancing and learning!
All the way from Hollywood, California, professional swing dance instructor Ashley Perretta will be guiding us through eight hours of Lindy Hop swing dance instruction in the beautiful Rion Ballroom of the Reitz Student Union on UF's campus.
Meet dancers from across Florida at the main dances with live jazz music happening Friday and Saturday nights! Keep the night going at late night dances happening right after.
https://sweetswingouts.weebly.com
Schedule
Friday, March 3, 2023
Main Dance
The Boxcar at Depot Park
6:30 pm Lindy Hop Beginner Lesson
7:30-10:30 pm Main Dance with Harrison Jazz Ensemble
Late Night
Civic Media Center
Midnight-2:30 am Late Night Dancing
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Lessons
Rion Ballroom, Reitz Student Union, UF Campus
Noon-4 pm Lessons
... Rion Ballroom, J. Wayne Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville. Bryn Taylor. UF Swing Dance Club - [more][facebook][events]
Saturday 4 March 2023
Sat 4 Mar to Sun 5 Mar 2023, 12 pm-2:30 am. Come to the swamp for one of the biggest Lindy Hop events in Florida! Sweet Swingouts is back for a full weekend workshop of dancing and learning!
All the way from Hollywood, California, professional swing dance instructor Ashley Perretta will be guiding us through eight hours of Lindy Hop swing dance instruction in the beautiful Rion Ballroom of the Reitz Student Union on UF's campus.
Meet dancers from across Florida at the main dances with live jazz music happening Friday and Saturday nights! Keep the night going at late night dances happening right after.
https://sweetswingouts.weebly.com
Schedule
Friday, March 3, 2023
Main Dance
The Boxcar at Depot Park
6:30 pm Lindy Hop Beginner Lesson
7:30-10:30 pm Main Dance with Harrison Jazz Ensemble
Late Night
Civic Media Center
Midnight-2:30 am Late Night Dancing
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Lessons
Rion Ballroom, Reitz Student Union, UF Campus
Noon-4 pm Lessons
... Rion Ballroom, J. Wayne Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville. Bryn Taylor. UF Swing Dance Club - [more][facebook][events]
Sunday 5 March 2023
Sun 5 Mar 2023, 10 am-4 pm. Come to the swamp for one of the biggest Lindy Hop events in Florida! Sweet Swingouts is back for a full weekend workshop of dancing and learning!
All the way from Hollywood, California, professional swing dance instructor Ashley Perretta will be guiding us through eight hours of Lindy Hop swing dance instruction in the beautiful Rion Ballroom of the Reitz Student Union on UF's campus.
Meet dancers from across Florida at the main dances with live jazz music happening Friday and Saturday nights! Keep the night going at late night dances happening right after.
https://sweetswingouts.weebly.com
Schedule
Friday, March 3, 2023
Main Dance
The Boxcar at Depot Park
6:30 pm Lindy Hop Beginner Lesson
7:30-10:30 pm Main Dance with Harrison Jazz Ensemble
Late Night
Civic Media Center
Midnight-2:30 am Late Night Dancing
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Lessons
Rion Ballroom, Reitz Student Union, UF Campus
Noon-4 pm Lessons
... Rion Ballroom, J. Wayne Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville. Bryn Taylor. UF Swing Dance Club - [more][facebook][events]
Monday 6 March 2023
Mon 6 Mar 2023, 7:30-8:30 pm. Join us on Monday nights from 7:30 to 8:30 pm in Reitz Union Dance Studio B for Swing dancing lessons. We have beginner and intermediate lessons followed by free private lessons you can sign up for. No partner needed. We hope to see many familiar and new faces. UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Edward Stephen Gavlick III. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][events]
Tuesday 7 March 2023
Tue 7 Mar 2023, 6-8 pm. 6-8 pm Lesson and social dancing
Relax, have a drink, and dip your toes into swing dancing. We welcome beginners and experienced dancers, come share some time with friends.
While this event is free, please support the Bull who is generously hosting and providing a welcoming space for dancing.
Stay on top of swing dance events by joining the Discord server.
https://discord.gg/GgGh8cEV32. The Bull, 18 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville. Jennifer Fill. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][events]
Wednesday 8 March 2023
Wed 8 Mar 2023, 7:30-10:30 pm. 7:30 pm Lesson
8:30 pm Social Dancing
Join us for Fall Wednesday Night Swing Dances hosted by Florida Swing Dancing Club! There will be a beginner lesson followed by a social dance in the Reitz Union Lower Level Dance Studio. This event is free and open to both students and non-students.
Cannot wait to see you there. UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][events]
Sunday 12 March 2023
Sun 12 Mar 2023, 3 pm. Celebrate a return back to the golden era of music with a concert filled with the songs of Millers, Ellington, Basie, and more. R Gary Langford Conductor, Gainesville Community Band. Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 Street, Gainesville. $5. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][events]
Monday 13 March 2023
Mon 13 Mar 2023, 7:30-8:30 pm. Join us on Monday nights from 7:30 to 8:30 pm in Reitz Union Dance Studio B for Swing dancing lessons. We have beginner and intermediate lessons followed by free private lessons you can sign up for. No partner needed. We hope to see many familiar and new faces. UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Edward Stephen Gavlick III. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][events]
Tuesday 14 March 2023
Tue 14 Mar 2023, 6-8 pm. 6-8 pm Lesson and social dancing
Relax, have a drink, and dip your toes into swing dancing. We welcome beginners and experienced dancers, come share some time with friends.
While this event is free, please support the Bull who is generously hosting and providing a welcoming space for dancing.
Stay on top of swing dance events by joining the Discord server.
https://discord.gg/GgGh8cEV32. The Bull, 18 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville. Jennifer Fill. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][events]
Wednesday 15 March 2023
Wed 15 Mar 2023, 7:30-10:30 pm. 7:30 pm Lesson
8:30 pm Social Dancing
Join us for Fall Wednesday Night Swing Dances hosted by Florida Swing Dancing Club! There will be a beginner lesson followed by a social dance in the Reitz Union Lower Level Dance Studio. This event is free and open to both students and non-students.
Cannot wait to see you there. UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][events]
Monday 20 March 2023
Mon 20 Mar 2023, 7:30-8:30 pm. Join us on Monday nights from 7:30 to 8:30 pm in Reitz Union Dance Studio B for Swing dancing lessons. We have beginner and intermediate lessons followed by free private lessons you can sign up for. No partner needed. We hope to see many familiar and new faces. UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Edward Stephen Gavlick III. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][events]
Tuesday 21 March 2023
Tue 21 Mar 2023, 6-8 pm. 6-8 pm Lesson and social dancing
Relax, have a drink, and dip your toes into swing dancing. We welcome beginners and experienced dancers, come share some time with friends.
While this event is free, please support the Bull who is generously hosting and providing a welcoming space for dancing.
Stay on top of swing dance events by joining the Discord server.
https://discord.gg/GgGh8cEV32. The Bull, 18 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville. Jennifer Fill. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][events]
Wednesday 22 March 2023
Wed 22 Mar 2023, 7:30-10:30 pm. 7:30 pm Lesson
8:30 pm Social Dancing
Join us for Fall Wednesday Night Swing Dances hosted by Florida Swing Dancing Club! There will be a beginner lesson followed by a social dance in the Reitz Union Lower Level Dance Studio. This event is free and open to both students and non-students.
Cannot wait to see you there. UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][events]
Monday 27 March 2023
Mon 27 Mar 2023, 7:30-9:40 pm. 7:30 Salsa
8:40 Balboa
At tonight's Swing lesson, we have two very special guest instructors from the Gator Salsa Club. Please give a warm hep cat welcome to Allison Elloy and Diego Noriega who will be introducing us swingers to the world of Salsa.
The first hour of our Monday night lesson will be Salsa from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm followed by, in the second hour, Balboa practice with James and Shannon from 8:40 pm to 9:40 pm.
Please join us for this very special crossover event.
Normally, join us on Monday nights from 7:30 in Reitz Union Dance Studio B for Swing dancing lessons. We have beginner and intermediate lessons followed by free private lessons you can sign up for. No partner needed. Open to students, non-students, and community members. We hope to see many familiar and new faces. Have a hep day. UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Edward Stephen Gavlick III. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][events]
Tuesday 28 March 2023
Tue 28 Mar 2023, 6-8 pm. 6-8 pm Lesson and social dancing
Relax, have a drink, and dip your toes into swing dancing. We welcome beginners and experienced dancers, come share some time with friends.
While this event is free, please support the Bull who is generously hosting and providing a welcoming space for dancing.
Stay on top of swing dance events by joining the Discord server.
https://discord.gg/GgGh8cEV32. The Bull, 18 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville. Jennifer Fill. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][events]
Wednesday 29 March 2023
Wed 29 Mar 2023, 7:30-10:30 pm. 7:30 pm Lesson
8:30 pm Social Dancing
Join us for Fall Wednesday Night Swing Dances hosted by Florida Swing Dancing Club! There will be a beginner lesson followed by a social dance in the Reitz Union Lower Level Dance Studio. This event is free and open to both students and non-students.
Cannot wait to see you there. UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][events]